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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday praised the long relationship his energy-hungry nation has had with the United Arab Emirates, a crucial oil supplier, at the start of a Mideast tour. Abe appeared briefly at a ... ( read original story ...)

(Tsuyoshi Ueda/Kyodo News via AP) Hirao was arrested in 2013 for a series of robberies in southern Japan. Japan has a relatively low crime rate, and prison escapes are rare. Its population is declining and the average age is rising quickly. ( read original story ...)

Before leaving Japan, Abe told journalists Middle East peace was a priority on his trip. "I intend to work for the Middle East peace process by engaging with both Israel and Palestine in a constructive manner," Abe said, according to the Kyodo news agency. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO — The Japan Sumo Association says it will consider ... clarify that women can enter the ring in times of an “emergency” as an exception, Kyodo News agency reported. The association came under fire in early April when it ordered female first ... ( read original story ...)

(Kyodo News via AP) Amid worldwide attention, the head of the Japan Sumo Association apologized, saying the official at the Kyoto event made an "inappropriate response." The sumo ring, or dohyo, is considered sacred in the male-only sport. Women are banned ... ( read original story ...)

These are external links and will open in a new window Japan's sumo wrestling authority has postponed a decision on the sport's "men-only" policy. The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) met after a recent string of scandals, including when women were made to ... ( read original story ...)

These are external links and will open in a new window Japan's sumo wrestling authority has postponed a decision on the sport's "men-only" policy. The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) met after a recent string of scandals, including when women were made to ... ( read original story ...)

Yaguchiya opened its first restaurant in Yokohama, Japan, in 1994, with a second location in Hiratsuka City in 1997. Yaguchiya Ramen founder and chef Eiji Yaguchi Yaguchiya Ramen In an interview at the 18-seater spot, co-owner Keiya Morikawa explained that ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) - Vahid Halilhodzic said Japan had taken a big risk by sacking him as coach before the World Cup as he defended his record at a news conference in Tokyo on Friday. The Bosnian was dismissed earlier this month and replaced by Akira ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO — A Japanese actress who won a settlement last week ... Earlier this week, Tatsuya Yamaguchi of the popular pop group Tokio, tearfully apologized in a news conference, televised live by national broadcasters, for forcibly kissing a teenage girl ... ( read original story ...)

Japan's leader is welcoming the outcome of the inter-Korean ... a nuclear weapon would want to be over-optimistic at this point. But it is clearly good news that the two leaders are meeting. Absolutely." 3:50 p.m. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s central bank kept monetary policy steady on Friday and removed a phrase on the timeframe for achieving its 2 percent inflation target, suggesting it is no rush to reach its elusive price goal with the economy in good shape. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Friday and removed ... BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda will hold a news conference at 3:30 p.m. (0630 GMT) to explain the policy decision. ( read original story ...)

Osaka Governor Ichiro Matsui is confident that his city will have Japan’s first integrated resort up and running by 2023 – or 2024 “at the latest” – should it be chosen as one of three host regions for the new casino market. Osaka is a strong ... ( read original story ...)

Osaka Governor Ichiro Matsui is confident that his city will have Japan’s first integrated resort up and running by 2023 – or 2024 “at the latest” – should it be chosen as one of three host regions for the new casino market. Osaka is a strong ... ( read original story ...)

Sapporo has submitted its interest to host the 2026 edition of the Games but could delay its attempt until 2030 depending on how the contest plays out. Ishikawa has told Japanese agency Kyodo News that the next step in the process is to come up with an ... ( read original story ...)